Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (01).

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali issued the bail order after considering the facts presented by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the defense counsel.

At the hearing, a Bribery Commission officer informed the court that the investigation into the matter is nearing completion. The officer also stated that statements are yet to be recorded from several agriculture officers, and requested an appropriate order to proceed accordingly.

Appearing on behalf of the suspect, Attorney-at-Law Chaminda Athukorala stated that the form...